Bonnie
Peaked at #33 nationally in 1941, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Bonnie has been recorded 99% of the time for girls and 1% of the time for boys.
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Bonnie — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#33
in 1941
Current rank
#441
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Bonnie reached its peak popularity for girls in 1941, ranking #33 nationally with 7,761 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #867 (2014) to #441 (2024) — a 49% improvement.
As of 2024, Bonnie ranks #441 nationally for girls, with 703 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #441 | 703 |
| 2023 | #502 | 605 |
| 2022 | #528 | 591 |
| 2021 | #512 | 604 |
| 2020 | #605 | 481 |
| 2019 | #645 | 450 |
| 2018 | #691 | 420 |
| 2017 | #698 | 416 |
Bonnie — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#464
in 1905
Last ranked
#12492
in 2023
Years tracked
109
1884–2023
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1884, Bonnie reached its peak popularity for boys in 1905, ranking #464 nationally with 23 babies given the name that year.
Bonnie hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2023, when it stood at #12492.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #12,492 | 5 |
| 1994 | #8,939 | 5 |
| 1993 | #8,851 | 5 |
| 1991 | #5,132 | 10 |
| 1990 | #5,029 | 10 |
| 1989 | #4,853 | 10 |
| 1988 | #5,820 | 7 |
| 1987 | #3,995 | 11 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Bonnie most popular?
Bonnie was most popular in 1941, when it ranked #33 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Bonnie becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Bonnie?
At least 331,920 babies have been recorded with the name Bonnie in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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